Romantyczna nuda i nowoczesna świadomość. Adam Mickiewicz – George Gordon Byron. Próba paraleli
Romantic Boredom and Contemporary Consciousness. Adam Mickiewicz – George Gordon Byron. An Attempt to Parallel
Author(s): Sylwia StępieńSubject(s): Cultural history, 18th Century, 19th Century
Published by: Towarzystwo Literackie im. Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: Romantic boredom; Romantic identity; correspondence; Romantic letter; Adam Mickiewicz; George Gordon Byron;
Summary/Abstract: Boredom as a cultural phenomenon appeared at the end of the XVIII century as a response to the disintegration of the established order and the loss of one’s identity. Along with other symptoms of mal du siècle boredom created the basis of Romantic identity and directed consciousness to new tracks. Thanks to ennui, a Romantic man released himself from the stagnation of everyday life that was distracting him from existential problems. Consequently, he discovered his uniqueness and established himself as an independent and self-conscious being.
Journal: Wiek XIX. Rocznik Towarzystwa Literackiego im. Adama Mickiewicza
- Issue Year: L/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 237-250
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish